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The Mississippi Transportation Commission (MTC) recently awarded contracts for maintenance projects in North Mississippi. “Safety is always MDOT’s top priority,” said Commissioner Mike Tagert, Northern Transportation District. “These projects will significantly increase the safety and mobility throughout North Mississippi.” The awarded contracts were: A $4 million contract was awarded to Lehman-Roberts Company, of Memphis, for a project to mill and overlay approximately three miles of Interstate 69 in DeSoto County from one-half […]

Biography

Mike TagertTransportation Commissioner

ABOUT MIKE
• Elected Northern Transportation Commissioner in
2011
• Former Administrator of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority
• Led successful effort for Marine Highway (M-65)
Corridor Designation
• Signed International Agreement with Panama Canal
Authority

MILITARY SERVICE
• United States Marine Corps and Marine Corps Reserve veteran